Match Discussion: Round 2 vs Parramatta @ CommBank Stadium, Parramatta / Burramattagal

[Nutz]

Notice how we are getting a lot of close calls too.
Teams under the pump usually give away move penalties and lose challenges.

 

[Tigerm]

Notice how we are getting a lot of close calls too.
Teams under the pump usually give away move penalties and lose challenges.

Yes and a lot of bad vibes vanish after a good win.

 

[Nutz]

Did anyone watch Bateman play over the weekend. He tries hard but has no physicality. Too small and past his prime. On the other hand, Briton Nikora from Cronulla is from the same mould and offers a lot, a lot more in attack and D.
I can see similarities between us and the dogs. A lot of reshuffling, focusing on D, and now it's all coming together. The same with Saints. There's definitely a blueprint. Or black and gold.

 

[Nutz]

Yesterday in the sweltering heat, the use of basically several utilities worked. Api, DaSilva, Bird, Luai and Galvin. All those players cover various positions and are light framed lads.
My fear prior to kick was what if Hunt gets gassed again or Pole is injured..
All the above players rotated at some point at dummy half or first receiver.
I'm wondering if it was an intentional master-stroke by our baby coach and whether he'll revert to playing just Bird on the bench.
Several possibilities now.
Samuela Fainu was quiet yesterday now that he and Galvin's left side preferences have altered somewhat.

 

[Tigerm]

Yesterday in the sweltering heat, the use of basically several utilities worked. Api, DaSilva, Bird, Luai and Galvin. All those players cover various positions and are light framed lads.
My fear prior to kick was what if Hunt gets gassed again or Pole is injured..
All the above players rotated at some point at dummy half or first receiver.
I'm wondering if it was an intentional master-stroke by our baby coach and whether he'll revert to playing just Bird on the bench.
Several possibilities now.
Samuela Fainu was quiet yesterday now that he and Galvin's left side preferences have altered somewhat.

I think TDS will stay at 14 for the foreseeable future.

But TBH, I wouldn't be changing yesterdays team unless there is injury.

 

[WA Tiger]

*Galvin: Surely, he is not going to f**k his career and go to that rabble which has yet to clear its cap space from a lot of duds. Easts are a lot bigger concern than Parra. Right now, I prefer to give him a pat on the back as he was a shitload better this week. Some on here have a bit of a grudge but Im at the point where I just want to see him help lift our ladder position.....which he did today.

While Galvin caught the ball to score the long range try and he executed the open play kick for Skelton to score, my concerns regarding his ability to decide on the correct play and execute 5-10 out under pressure remain. ..Even after overlooking the, was it 2 passes directly to the turf 5-10 out under pressure that I can’t remember seeing before

While our open play attacking ability will probably flourish throughout the next 20 odd weeks against suspect defence and no doubt at times against solid defence which will lift us to a higher spot on the table, It will be the 5-10 out plays, more times than not that will determine if we win games and I think will define our season. in fact the Luai Galvin combination was less than inspiring yesterday against a relatively week opposition in this area of the game

 

[Nutz]

I think TDS will stay at 14 for the foreseeable future.

But TBH, I wouldn't be changing yesterdays team unless there is injury.

You have to sometimes Tm, depending on the opposition, the conditions and injuries.
I guarantee that run on side will tweek throughout the year.
Either way, we have flexibility now.

 

[Tigerm]

You have to sometimes Tm, depending on the opposition, the conditions and injuries.
I guarantee that run on side will tweek throughout the year.
Either way, we have flexibility now.

It will for sure, but imo, only because of injury.
I think pick and stick helps build the team.
Who do we have available, that was left out of this 17, that would come in.

 

[Nutz]

While Galvin caught the ball to score the long range try and he executed the open play kick for Skelton to score, my concerns regarding his ability to decide on the correct play and execute 5-10 out for set plays under pressure remain. ..Even after overlooking the was it 2 passes directly to the turf 5-10 out under pressure that I can’t remember seeing before

While our open play attacking ability will probably flourish throughout the next 20 odd weeks against suspect defence and no doubt at times against solid defence which will lift us to a higher spot on the table It will be the 5-10 out set play that will define our season.

True. Galvin is a work in progress. He's been the Conductor throughout pathways and has been successful at running a backline.
Once he a Jarome click it will be great to watch.
They play better when they are both on the same side of the field.
In a perfect world, the club that develops a lad should get an even greater cap discount for his NRL contracts. Our club would be a powerhouse one if that happened.
Basically club's like us develop Galvin so another club can feed off us.
The NRL, to protect their product, should stop or review all these stupid clauses.
In principle clauses are an necessary evil but it's getting out of hand don't you think?

 

[Nutz]

I t

It will for sure, but imo, only because of injury.
I think pick and stick helps build the team.
Who do we have available, that was left out of this 17, that would come in.

Not come in mate, omit.
I'm only talking about playmakers Tm, do we need 5.
We can't expect Bird for example, at his age and build, to come on and keep AFB and Haas at bay so a bigger pack may at times be required.
You also have Latu as another playmaker who played dummy half successfully in the world cup. Bud may not come back.
It's just food for thought. I've seen Bird play dummy half which means later on in the year you could play a bigger pack eg Kit.

 

[Nutz]

It doesn't sound like they've rehearsed the song much.

 

[Tigerm]

I t
Not come in mate, omit.
I'm only talking about playmakers Tm, do we need 5.
We can't expect Bird for example, at his age and build, to come on and keep AFB and Haas at bay so a bigger pack may at times be required.
You also have Latu as another playmaker who played dummy half successfully in the world cup. Bud may not come back.
It's just food for thought. I've seen Bird play dummy half which means later on in the year you could play a bigger pack eg Kit.

No he won't handle a rampaging AFB, but others will, (May, Hunt, Pole & Twal are all capable) we do have to replace Klemmer, so again, imo what ever we do there, will obviously impact the top 17, especially if it is a top tier player.
But until then, I don't believe in changing a winning team for the sake of it.

The current 17 didn't show to many weak spots in that game and will only improve with more game time together, so injury or a dam good player will be required to shift them. If we are to get someone, the only one who might be expendable (atm) would probably be Is Fainu.

I gotta say, over the off season, I was very vocal on releasing Doueihi & Twal, but they have shown they have rebound their talent, and deserve to keep their spot.

It's only R2 so as you know things change in a heart beat, if we keep winning, it's all new territory for us.

 

[Tiger05]

gotta say, over the off season, I was very vocal on releasing Doueihi & Twal, but they have shown they have rebound their talent, and deserve to keep their spot.

Doueihi has been great but if we purchase the other May I can't see Doueihi keeping his spot if we have everyone fit and available. He is goal kicking well as well.

To'a is a lot better a centre than Doueihi is. I think May is a lot better as well.

 

[Nutz]

I told you AD was going to play last year hey. No reason not to other than D but he's worked on that. A good goal kicker too.
You answered my question by saying when necessity requires change.
Changing the present team would be dumb but I guarantee Benji is working on contingencies, if he isn't he's not doing his job.
We are a smallish pack but what was encouraging for me yesterday was Hunt's big improvement.
If he can push out 2 x 20 min quality stints then rotations are going to be simplified. We've lost Klemmer, what's plan B. There has to be one in place otherwise I doubt Klemmer's departure wouldn't have happened so quickly.
I'm hoping they can find a spot on the bench for Kit as I'm seeing him ready to move to the next level. Is he plan B?
Hey mate, I'm bored, so I'm just throwing things around

 

[Tigerm]

Doueihi has been great but if we purchase the other May I can't see Doueihi keeping his spot if we have everyone fit and available. He is goal kicking well as well.

To'a is a lot better a centre than Doueihi is. I think May is a lot better as well.

Yes, that's why the coaches get the big bucks.

BUT, we do need a reliable GK and touch finder? I don't think Api will play 80 mins and still kick.

 

[Nutz]

Yes, that's why the coaches get the big bucks.

BUT, we do need a reliable GK and touch finder? I don't think Api will play 80 mins and still kick.

I'm more worried about Api's service when he's a bit gassed. Ever since he picked up that burner last year his passing left to right is sus. I wonder if there's lingering problems there. DaSilva's passing is crisp both sides.
Galvin's ability to quickly adjust to playing mostly right is impressive.
The team is expanding their abilities. Next thing you know our forum members will be lacing on the boots.

 

[The Silverdale Phantom]

 

[Tigerm]

View attachment 99923

He's been licking the blood of the vanquished by the looks hahaha

 

[The Silverdale Phantom]

Yeah it was a good game plan and one I think most of us expected. Just get through the struggle and then release the strike.

I had a tigers supporter friend there as a guest of the eels recovery staff and she wore our colours but had to behave.

I was thrilled for the players mainly.

There were probably glimpses of top 8 there, but still a bit off the pace as the opposition are rebuilding. We kept Lomax quiet which was excellent.

Rotations seemed seamless.

 

[Tiger05]

Yes, that's why the coaches get the big bucks.

BUT, we do need a reliable GK and touch finder? I don't think Api will play 80 mins and still kick.

I don't think we can play Api 80 minutes. I think they'll need another goal kicking option.

I can't see Doueihi keeping his spot if we sign May though. Longer term Makasini will come into the team as well.

Benji will need to make some tough decisions.